Academic Programs

Electronics Systems Specialist (AAS.EETES)

The Electronics and Computer Technology program prepares the student for employment in the electronic and computer fields of choice utilizing a hands-on approach. The graduate may chose classes in the electronics fields of computers, networking, telecommunications, or manufacturing. Electronics and Computer Technology applies their knowledge by assisting electronics engineers, performing test on new equipment designs, doing field service work or performing maintenance and repair on sophisticated electronic systems such as robotics, computers, and industrial controls.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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Catalog Term Year: 2024 Spring

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First Year
First Semester

CORECAD-056

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREAPT-050

Credit Hours: 4.00

COREEET-056

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENAPT-041

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

GENCOM-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

COREEET-060

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREEET-076

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREAPT-051

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENAPT-042

-AND-
-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

GENENG-050

-OR-
-OR-
-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
First Semester

COREEET-048

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREEET-072

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREEET-086

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREEET-081

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREEET-078

Credit Hours: 3.00

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-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

COREEET-066

Credit Hours: 4.00

COREEET-085

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREEET-057

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 6.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	CAD-056	CAD I CAD-056 CAD I Basic Theory of CAD. Student will learn to use a Computer Aided Drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time) Course Outline	2.0
CORE	APT-050	Electrical Principles/Practice APT-050 Electrical Principles/Practice This course is designed for students interested in the properties of electricity. Course focuses on theory and skills to prepare technicians for installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical circuits. Course Outline	4.0
CORE	EET-056	Electronic Circuit Design/Fabrication EET-056 Electronic Circuit Design/Fabrication Designed to present through actual practice the elements of electronics drafting and fabrication. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	APT-041	Applied Mathematics I APT-041 Applied Mathematics I Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs. Course Outline OR
GEN	MAT-130	College Algebra MAT-130 College Algebra Review of the real number system, radicals, equations, and exponents, relations and functions, logarithms, complex numbers, polynomials, and theory of equations. A graphing calculator is required. A graphing calculator is required. Ask instructor for calculator recommendation. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
GEN	APT-042	Applied Mathematics II APT-042 Applied Mathematics II Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra, geometry and trigonometry including factoring, solving linear systems, volumes, areas and right triangles. Course Outline AND
GEN	APT-043	Applied Mathematics III APT-043 Applied Mathematics III Familiarizes the student with the concepts of logarithms, analytical geometry, vectors, and statistics. Course Outline OR
GEN	MAT-132	Trigonometry MAT-132 Trigonometry Develop the definitions, properties and graphical characteristics of trigonometric functions. Include radian measure, trigonometric identities and equations, solutions of oblique and right triangles and inverse trigonometric functions and polar coordinates. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	ENG-050	Writing for Industry ENG-050 Writing for Industry Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instructions manuals, proposals, reports, career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the Internet. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-098	Communications I ENG-098 Communications I Students will learn the principles of communications by listening, speaking, and writing. Emphasis is placed on communication skills related to the demands of the student's career area. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	EET-060	Computer Hardware EET-060 Computer Hardware This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of computer hardware and give students hands on experience in assembling, upgrading and troubleshooting basic computer systems and hardware. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	EET-076	Digital Logic EET-076 Digital Logic The study of basic digital systems principles and techniques. Binary, Hexidecimal, BCD, logic theory, AND, OR, NOT, NAND, and NOR gates as well as combination gate, Flip Flops and hardware are covered. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	APT-051	Solid State Devices & Applications APT-051 Solid State Devices & Applications Study of basic solid state devices, circuits, and systems. Topics include; rectifiers, transistors, switching circuits, linear amplifiers, timers and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD). Emphasis on Oscilloscope and Digital Multi-meter use. Course Outline	4.0
	Semester Totals		16.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
GEN	--- ---	Social Science Elective --- --- Social Science Elective OR
GEN	--- ---	IAI Social Science Elective --- --- IAI Social Science Elective	3.0
CORE	EET-048	Digital Circuits EET-048 Digital Circuits Applications of digital circuits and devices to consumer products. Advanced application or digital logic fundamentals in design operation of digital circuits & systems. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	EET-072	Relays and Control Circuits EET-072 Relays and Control Circuits This course provides the student with an understanding of industrial electrical and electronic power systems. Topics covered include three phase circuits, motors wiring, ladder logic, transformers, and electronic motor controllers. Course Outline	2.0
CORE	EET-086	Prog Logic Controllers I EET-086 Prog Logic Controllers I This course covers basic PLC operation and programming using Rslogix500 software and Allen Bradley PLC's. Topics include: Basic ladder design, Input Output, Timers, Counters, Batch Processes, Shift registers, Word compare, and Math. Course Outline	2.0
CORE	EET-081	Physical Computing W/ Rasp Pi EET-081 Physical Computing W/ Rasp Pi Principles of micro controllers. Topics include: flow charting, input-output devices and interfacing, signal conditioning, programming, and basic process control using a micro controller. Class stresses using the micro controllers to control I/O devices. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	EET-078	Applied Amplifier Circuits EET-078 Applied Amplifier Circuits A study of linear electronic circuits. Combines theory of passive and active circuits into operational units. Topics include amplifiers frequency response, feedback, oscillators, high frequency, operational and instrumentation amplifiers, linear and switching regulators. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		16.0
Second Semester
CORE	EET-066	Network Pro EET-066 Network Pro This course covers material needed to pass the Computing Technology Industry Association Net+ and Electronics Technicians Association CNST exam. Topics include an in-depth look at data transmission and covers basic telephony, LAN, Satellites, modems, error control and data security. Course Outline	4.0
CORE	EET-085	STEM Projects EET-085 STEM Projects Instructor approved and student selected electronic project providing experience in design, fabrication and testing of an electronic unit. The project should coincide with student's occupational goal and area of electronic work interest. (Communications, computers, industrial, etc.) (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
CORE	EET-057	Computer Systems EET-057 Computer Systems This course is designed to provide a technical foundation for system design, systems implementation, hardware and software procurement, and computing resource management. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	--- ---	Career Elective --- --- Career Elective	6.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

Total Program Hours

62.0

Suggested Electives
TEC-063	Electric Power Distribution TEC-063 Electric Power Distribution Fundamentals of the electric power distribution and transmission system, infrastructure components, power flows, and system reliability. Course Outline	3.0
EET-069	Residential Wiring I EET-069 Residential Wiring I This course provides students with an understanding of residential wiring. Topics include safety, planning, and installation of residential wiring systems according to the National Electrical Code®. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-079	Client Operating System CIS-079 Client Operating System A comprehensive examination of Client Operating Systems. Course of study includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft client operating systems. Topics include installation, configuration, optimization, administration, network integration and other support issues. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-084	Server Operating Systems CIS-084 Server Operating Systems A comprehensive examination of server operating systems. Course of study includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft server operating systems. Topics include installation, configuration, optimization, administration, network integration and other support issues. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-095	Database Management CIS-095 Database Management An introduction to relational database fundamentals of planning, designing, and implementation. Students will learn proper relational database design principles and SQL through hands-on coursework. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-060	Project Management CIS-060 Project Management An overview of project management as it applies to information technology projects. Project management software will be introduced. (Repeatable 2 Times) Course Outline	2.0
ESC-106	Introduction to Geographic Info Systems ESC-106 Introduction to Geographic Info Systems Introduction to basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts, using the ArcView GIS software program. Course will focus on developing both a theoretical background in the technology and real-world applications using GIS techniques like coordinate systems, map projections, symbology/data classification, spatial analysis and map layouts (cartography). Course Outline	4.0
ESC-114	Adv Geographic Info Systems ESC-114 Adv Geographic Info Systems This course provides an introduction to advanced applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS and ArcPro. Focus will be placed on technician level issues associated with data capture and accuracy associated with developing accurate information for geodatabase development with editing and database design. Course Outline	3.0

Call Counseling Services: 217-234-5232
Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

Faculty Contact: Gary D. Lindley
Faculty Email: glindley@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5246

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Suggested Electives
TEC-063	Electric Power Distribution TEC-063 Electric Power Distribution Fundamentals of the electric power distribution and transmission system, infrastructure components, power flows, and system reliability. Course Outline	3.0
EET-069	Residential Wiring I EET-069 Residential Wiring I This course provides students with an understanding of residential wiring. Topics include safety, planning, and installation of residential wiring systems according to the National Electrical Code®. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-079	Client Operating System CIS-079 Client Operating System A comprehensive examination of Client Operating Systems. Course of study includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft client operating systems. Topics include installation, configuration, optimization, administration, network integration and other support issues. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-084	Server Operating Systems CIS-084 Server Operating Systems A comprehensive examination of server operating systems. Course of study includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft server operating systems. Topics include installation, configuration, optimization, administration, network integration and other support issues. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-095	Database Management CIS-095 Database Management An introduction to relational database fundamentals of planning, designing, and implementation. Students will learn proper relational database design principles and SQL through hands-on coursework. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-060	Project Management CIS-060 Project Management An overview of project management as it applies to information technology projects. Project management software will be introduced. (Repeatable 2 Times) Course Outline	2.0
ESC-106	Introduction to Geographic Info Systems ESC-106 Introduction to Geographic Info Systems Introduction to basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts, using the ArcView GIS software program. Course will focus on developing both a theoretical background in the technology and real-world applications using GIS techniques like coordinate systems, map projections, symbology/data classification, spatial analysis and map layouts (cartography). Course Outline	4.0
ESC-114	Adv Geographic Info Systems ESC-114 Adv Geographic Info Systems This course provides an introduction to advanced applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS and ArcPro. Focus will be placed on technician level issues associated with data capture and accuracy associated with developing accurate information for geodatabase development with editing and database design. Course Outline	3.0

Suggested Electives
TEC-063	Electric Power Distribution TEC-063 Electric Power Distribution Fundamentals of the electric power distribution and transmission system, infrastructure components, power flows, and system reliability. Course Outline	3.0
EET-069	Residential Wiring I EET-069 Residential Wiring I This course provides students with an understanding of residential wiring. Topics include safety, planning, and installation of residential wiring systems according to the National Electrical Code®. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-079	Client Operating System CIS-079 Client Operating System A comprehensive examination of Client Operating Systems. Course of study includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft client operating systems. Topics include installation, configuration, optimization, administration, network integration and other support issues. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-084	Server Operating Systems CIS-084 Server Operating Systems A comprehensive examination of server operating systems. Course of study includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft server operating systems. Topics include installation, configuration, optimization, administration, network integration and other support issues. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-095	Database Management CIS-095 Database Management An introduction to relational database fundamentals of planning, designing, and implementation. Students will learn proper relational database design principles and SQL through hands-on coursework. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-060	Project Management CIS-060 Project Management An overview of project management as it applies to information technology projects. Project management software will be introduced. (Repeatable 2 Times) Course Outline	2.0
ESC-106	Introduction to Geographic Info Systems ESC-106 Introduction to Geographic Info Systems Introduction to basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts, using the ArcView GIS software program. Course will focus on developing both a theoretical background in the technology and real-world applications using GIS techniques like coordinate systems, map projections, symbology/data classification, spatial analysis and map layouts (cartography). Course Outline	4.0
ESC-114	Adv Geographic Info Systems ESC-114 Adv Geographic Info Systems This course provides an introduction to advanced applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS and ArcPro. Focus will be placed on technician level issues associated with data capture and accuracy associated with developing accurate information for geodatabase development with editing and database design. Course Outline	3.0

Electronics Systems Specialist (AAS.EETES)

Catalog Term Year: 2024 Spring

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

CAD-056CAD I

APT-050Electrical Principles/Practice

EET-056Electronic Circuit Design/Fabrication

APT-041Applied Mathematics I

MAT-130College Algebra

COM-111Intro to Speech Communication

Semester Totals

APT-042Applied Mathematics II

APT-043Applied Mathematics III

MAT-132Trigonometry

ENG-050Writing for Industry

ENG-098Communications I

ENG-119Composition I Pathway

ENG-120Composition I

EET-060Computer Hardware

EET-076Digital Logic

APT-051Solid State Devices & Applications

Semester Totals

--- ---Social Science Elective

--- ---IAI Social Science Elective

EET-048Digital Circuits

EET-072Relays and Control Circuits

EET-086Prog Logic Controllers I

EET-081Physical Computing W/ Rasp Pi

EET-078Applied Amplifier Circuits

Semester Totals

EET-066Network Pro

EET-085STEM Projects

EET-057Computer Systems

--- ---Career Elective

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

TEC-063Electric Power Distribution

EET-069Residential Wiring I

CIS-079Client Operating System

CIS-084Server Operating Systems

CIS-095Database Management

CIS-060Project Management

ESC-106Introduction to Geographic Info Systems

ESC-114Adv Geographic Info Systems

TEC-063Electric Power Distribution

EET-069Residential Wiring I

CIS-079Client Operating System

CIS-084Server Operating Systems

CIS-095Database Management

CIS-060Project Management

ESC-106Introduction to Geographic Info Systems

ESC-114Adv Geographic Info Systems

TEC-063Electric Power Distribution

EET-069Residential Wiring I

CIS-079Client Operating System

CIS-084Server Operating Systems

CIS-095Database Management

CIS-060Project Management

ESC-106Introduction to Geographic Info Systems

ESC-114Adv Geographic Info Systems

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

Second Year
First Semester

Second Year
Second Semester

CAD-056
CAD I

APT-050
Electrical Principles/Practice

EET-056
Electronic Circuit Design/Fabrication

APT-041
Applied Mathematics I

MAT-130
College Algebra

COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication

APT-042
Applied Mathematics II

APT-043
Applied Mathematics III

MAT-132
Trigonometry

ENG-050
Writing for Industry

ENG-098
Communications I

ENG-119
Composition I Pathway

ENG-120
Composition I

EET-060
Computer Hardware

EET-076
Digital Logic

APT-051
Solid State Devices & Applications

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Social Science Elective

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IAI Social Science Elective

EET-048
Digital Circuits

EET-072
Relays and Control Circuits

EET-086
Prog Logic Controllers I

EET-081
Physical Computing W/ Rasp Pi

EET-078
Applied Amplifier Circuits

EET-066
Network Pro

EET-085
STEM Projects

EET-057
Computer Systems

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Career Elective

TEC-063
Electric Power Distribution

EET-069
Residential Wiring I

CIS-079
Client Operating System

CIS-084
Server Operating Systems

CIS-095
Database Management

CIS-060
Project Management

ESC-106
Introduction to Geographic Info Systems

ESC-114
Adv Geographic Info Systems

TEC-063
Electric Power Distribution

EET-069
Residential Wiring I

CIS-079
Client Operating System

CIS-084
Server Operating Systems

CIS-095
Database Management

CIS-060
Project Management

ESC-106
Introduction to Geographic Info Systems

ESC-114
Adv Geographic Info Systems

TEC-063
Electric Power Distribution

EET-069
Residential Wiring I

CIS-079
Client Operating System

CIS-084
Server Operating Systems

CIS-095
Database Management

CIS-060
Project Management

ESC-106
Introduction to Geographic Info Systems

ESC-114
Adv Geographic Info Systems